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Save the Children's Returnee Reception Centre at Torkham damaged by windstorm

AFGHANISTAN: At least 1,500 children lose their homes as country battered by latest deadly floods

Floods from heavy rains have killed about 40 people in eastern Afghanistan and about 1,500 children have lost their homes Save the Children said.

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Children from Colombia’s Indigenous Wayuu Community Compose New Song to Demand Climate Action

Children from Colombia’s Indigenous Wayuu community have composed a powerful song to draw attention to the drought and water scarcity.

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South Sudan on the brink of famine as it braces for worst floods in 60 years

South Sudan on the brink of famine as it braces for worst floods in 60 years

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Joint Statement: The future EU must uphold the right to asylum in Europe

Save the Children joins more than 90 other organisations calling on the EU to uphold the right to asylum in Europe.

Save the Children Ambassador Sir Mo Farah meets Aisha* and her malnourished son Hassan* who is receiving treatment from Sabaad*

Olympian Sir Mo Farah ‘heartbroken’ to see escalating impact of climate change on children in his homeland

On a journey back to his birthplace, Sir Mo Farah said it was heartbreaking to witness the devastating impact climate change

Save the Children midwife Deda* (24) with new mother Tima* (26) and baby Lana* (1 day)

Women self-inducing labour and facing life-threatening complications in pregnancy after nine months of Gaza conflict

An estimated 50,000 babies have been born in Gaza over nine months of conflict, with many women giving birth in traumatic, unhygienic and undignified conditions

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YEMEN: HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATIONS CALL FOR THE RELEASE OF PERSONNEL DETAINED FOR ONE MONTH IN YEMEN

INGOs have reiterated their concerns about the detention of about 18 members of UN entities and INGOs

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Mozambique: Rising violence driving up child marriage in Cabo Delgado province

The violence has also led to the widespread destruction of property and displacement

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